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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.35, 170.13 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.35, 170.13 and 88.31 is: 121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.35 : 170.13 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.35/170.13 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.35x = 170.13 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.35x = 15,024.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024.18/123.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.80

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